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HB 4151

Oregon House bill in Session 2026R1.

Status: introduced. Latest action: February 23, 2026.

Increases the penalties for the crime of initiating a false report when a person intentionally causes an enhanced law enforcement response and recklessly causes serious physical injury or death as a result of the response.

Bill ID OR-2026R1-HB-4151
Session 2026R1
Status introduced
House introduced 2026-02-23
Criminal Justice
Summary

The Act changes the crime of initiating a false report. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.7). Increases the penalties for the crime of initiating a false report when [<i>the report</i>]<b> a person intentionally</b> causes an enhanced law enforcement response [<i>that results in</i>]<b> and recklessly causes serious</b> physical injury or death<b> as a result of the response</b>. Punishes by a maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.

Sponsor
Darcey Edwards
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-02 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-23 Status introduced
2026-02-23 Latest Action Public Hearing held.
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